James "Jim" MacKay is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Merrimack 18. He has served in this role since 2010 , with his current term extending until December 2, 2026. Notable past positions include Mayor of Concord and Major in the U.S. Army. He maintains a private practice in psychotherapy and identifies as LGBTQ+.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

BA in Sociology, Tufts University; MA in Psychology, Tufts University; MSW, Boston University; PhD in Social Work, Union Graduate School; post-graduate studies at Washington School of Psychiatry and British School of Object Relations.

Political Experience:

- Representative, NH House of Representatives - Merrimack 18

- Mayor, City of Concord

- Major, U.S. Army

- Adjunct faculty in social work, University of New Hampshire

- Private practice in psychotherapy